Georgia On My Mind
GEORGIAN CUISINE—NOT fried green tomatoes or peach cobbler but khachapuri and mtsvadi from the European republic of Georgia—is well worth discovering. Pasadena’s recently opened Deda (“mother” in Georgian), just a short walk from Pasadena Playhouse, provides a proper introduction…
Much To Celebrate
“A SEASON OF Celebration” has been announced by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles: it includes three concerts in Los Angeles followed by the ensemble’s Amsterdam World Pride and London tour. Local concerts, at the historic Saban Theatre, include “Holiday Legends”…
A Palette of Possibilities
AS A FORMER SCULPTOR, it is natural for interior designer Christine Markatos Lowe to infuse residential living spaces with sumptuous finishes and textures. But with her particular affinity for color, she also introduces rich, emotive palettes…
Halloween Spooktacular Returns to The Forum Carlsbad
By late October, the air in Carlsbad hums with anticipation—salt from the Pacific mixing with the sweet scent of candy and kettle corn. On Saturday, October 25 from 2–5 p.m., The Forum Carlsbad once again transforms into North County’s most spirited destination for families…
California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach: Two Days of Oceanfront Indulgence
By late afternoon, the sun drops low over the Huntington Beach coast, gilding the horizon in gold as glasses clink and waves crash in rhythm. The California Wine Festival returns October 17–18 to the Paséa Hotel & Spa, bringing two days of ocean air, live music, and some of the state’s…
The Future Sounds Like This: La Pandora’s Box™Transforms The Miracle Theater
La Pandora’s Box™—a groundbreaking 12K immersive concert by Grammy® winner Nadeem Majdalany—debuts at The Miracle Theater in Inglewood through Oct. 25, blending classical music, film, and virtual production…
Slashback Video x Pluto TV & Paramount+: A One-Day Time Capsule for Horror Fans
Step inside Slashback Video, LA’s retro horror VHS paradise, for a one-day free event with Pluto TV and Paramount+. Explore nostalgic 90s vibes, global horror culture, and inclusive community on Melrose…
Turmeric Glow & Wellness Shots: How Pressed × KORA Fortifies Your Fall
On Saturday, September 13, Venice’s Abbot Kinney awakened in golden light, the air humming with expectation. That morning, Pressed Juicery transformed its storefront into a wellness salon under open skies, hosting a curated event…
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Returns with Elvira’s Wicked Touch
This fall, Griffith Park once again flickers to life under an orange haze and the echo of cackling laughter—the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is back for its 17th season, and this year, the Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), moves into Midnight Falls. The result? A perfect collision of camp, horror, and Hollywood nostalgia that only LA could pull off…
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor: Summoned by the Seas Returns to Long Beach
The ocean mist rolls over Long Beach, carrying whispers from the decks of a ship that never truly sleeps. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor—one of California’s most legendary Halloween events—has returned, transforming the historic vessel into a fog-drenched carnival of ghosts…